Aviation Security Compliance Inspector

TSA Hiring Center; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors in Oakland, CA to help ensure that airports and related aviation entities comply with federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Key duties include conducting inspections, evaluating security programs, preparing regulatory findings, and coordinating with airport authorities, law enforcement,

Qualifications

• Experience conducting regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews.
• Evaluate airport, airline, and air-cargo security programs and procedures.
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and departures from required standards.
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations.
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings, supporting evidence, and required follow-up.
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within assigned authority.
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging transportation threats.
• Participate in approved security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, cargo operators, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Transportation Security Inspectors in Oakland, CA to help ensure that airports and related aviation entities comply with federal security requirements. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed report writing.

Key duties include conducting inspections, evaluating security programs, preparing regulatory findings, and coordinating with airport authorities, law enforcement,